Showing some consideration – Wates Living Space recognised

GLASGOW housing contractor Wates Living Space is celebrating after showing consideration on a trio of projects. The firm secured three national Considerate Constructors Scheme awards...

Scots housebuilder earns landmark accreditation

MACTAGGART & Mickel Homes is celebrating after becoming the first housebuilder in Scotland to be awarded the Investors in People (IIP) Platinum accreditation. Only 2%...
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Metal pioneer remembered

A NEW award scheme has been set up in honour of a pioneer of the metal cladding industry. The Clifford Dyer Memorial Award will be...

Funding Boost for Festival of Architecture

THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has announced a significant award of £50,000 from Creative Scotland towards the cost of developing The Festival of Architecture...
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The heat is on for aspiring roofers as SkillBuild 2022 begins

NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has announced it is 'delighted' to once again be leading the roofing element of this year's SkillBuild competition. The...

Kingdom crowned best housing association to work for in Scotland

KINGDOM Housing Association has announced it has been named the top housing association to work for in Scotland for the second year running by...

Western Isles’ Goathill development wins major healthcare award

COMHAIRLE nan Eilean Siar’s Goathill development project has been presented with the Clinician's Choice Award at the Building Better Healthcare awards. Held in London, the...

Firms hailed at thank you event after revamping Glasgow mental health charity’s premises

A group of contractors have been hailed at a thank you event after they came together under hub West Scotland's Helping Hands initiative to revamp a...

Young Stirlingshire surveyor wins national award

A young Stirlingshire surveyor has won a UK-wide accolade at the RICS Young Surveyor of the Year Awards. Kevin Keane, who works for e.surv Chartered...

Award win highlights importance of creating accessible homes

CAMPION Homes has described a recent award win as 'great recognition' of the importance of creating accessible properties. The housebuilder's Primrose Street development in Alloa...

Scotland Excel recognised for collaborative procurement success

SCOTLAND Excel has won a UK-wide award for its efforts in collaborative procurement through the organisation's Energy Efficiency Contractors(EEC) Framework. The second generation framework was...

Lovell Scotland going for Gold as new HQ officially opens

PARTNERSHIP housing developer Lovell has announced it is celebrating securing Gold Investors in People accreditation for a further three years as its new Scottish...

Award recognition for Highland Council housing development team

THE Highland Council’s housing development team has earned award recognition for its restoration and redevelopment work. The local authority's affordable housing supply programme 2022/23 has...

ScotPlant 2020 to be rescheduled due to coronavirus

SCOTPLANT 2020 is to be rescheduled due to the escalating coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. The biennial showcase event for the Scottish construction equipment industry was due...

Glasgow professor recognised at international construction conference

A Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) professor has been recognised for his contribution to safety, health, and wellbeing research in construction at an international conference...

Collaboration is key for construction

THE annual education building forum Scotland, healthcare building forum Scotland and physical activity facilities forum Scotland are heading to the Dunblane Hydro Hotel on...

National competition launches to find nation’s top tradesperson

SCREWFIX has announced the return of its national competition to find the country's top tradesperson. Screwfix Top Tradesperson results in one 'exceptional' individual winning the...

Going for Gold: Edinburgh office fit-out earns national award

EAST Kilbride-based Scotwood Interiors is celebrating after the firm's collaboration with HK Surveying and Design won a top national prize for the fit-out of...

Orkney modern apprentice lauded for inspiring others

AN Orkney modern apprentice who helped build affordable homes for the islands and inspire other young workers has been shortlisted for a Scottish Apprenticeship. Conor...

Stage is set for biggest ever ScotPlant

THE great and the good of the construction equipment world will be making tracks for the Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh, on April 26-27 as...